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NASA Found a Planet That Rains Glass at 5,400 MPH, And It Looks Like Earth - The Daily Galaxy

This close orbit subjects the planet to continuous stellar bombardment, turning its atmosphere into a furnace of volatile activity.

By:Sarah Jones
Source:The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
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NASA Found a Planet That Rains Glass at 5,400 MPH, And It Looks Like Earth - The Daily Galaxy
It looks like a sapphire jewel in space, but HD 189733bis anything but serene. With winds reaching seven times the speed of sound and clouds that pour molten glass sideways, this alien world is one o… [+2695 chars]

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